Carleton Place public meetings in 2024

Council Meeting

The Town of Carleton Place Council is meeting to approve the 2025 budget. The proposed budget is based on an 8% tax rate increase for municipal purposes.

• Approval of 2025 Budget with 8% municipal tax rate increase
• By-law No. 85-2024 (Confirmation of Council Proceedings)

Council approved a total tax rate increase of 5.5% for 2025, comprising 2.6% for OPP and 2.9% for Town purposes, after using one-time provincial funding and reallocated library funds to reduce the originally proposed 8% increase. Council also accepted amended conditions for two subdivisions on Franktown Road, authorized sole-sourcing a water/wastewater rate study, and approved insurance policies. The interim control by-law update on strategic properties was received, with staff directed to consider adding specific properties in January 2025.

• Approved 2025 tax rate increase of 5.5% (2.6% OPP, 2.9% Town) (carried)
• Accepted amended conditions for Carleton Lifestyles Subdivision at 347 Franktown Road (carried)
• Accepted amended conditions for 355 Franktown Road residential infill (carried)
• Authorized sole-source Water & Wastewater Rate Study to Watson & Associates, funded from Water and Sewer Reserve (carried)
• Authorized 2025 cyber insurance with CFC for $26,188 (carried)
• Authorized 2025 insurance renewal with Intact Public Entities within $635,460 budget (carried)
• Accepted resignations of Derek Trevorrow and Bill Slade from CPEAC (carried)
• Received strategic properties update; directed staff to consider adding properties 9, 12-15, 17, 19 in January 2025 (carried)

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The Committee of the Whole is considering conditions of draft approval for two subdivisions on Franktown Road, a 1-year update on strategic properties under the Interim Control By-law, and a sole-source contract for a water rate study. It also reviews insurance renewals totaling over $660,000 and accepts resignations from the Environmental Advisory Committee.

• Conditions of draft approval for Carleton Lifestyles Subdivision (347 Franktown Road) to be forwarded to County of Lanark
• Conditions of draft approval for 355 Franktown Road Subdivision to be forwarded to County of Lanark
• Investigation of adding properties 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 17, 19 as 'Strategic Properties' in Development Permit By-law policies
• Authorization to sole source Water & Wastewater Rate Study to Watson & Associates Economists Ltd., with $38,831.62 from Water and Sewer Reserve
• 2025 Cyber Insurance policy with CFC for $26,188 and general insurance renewal with Intact Public Entities within $635,460 budget

Council accepted amended draft approval conditions for the Carleton Lifestyles Subdivision at 347 Franktown Road and the 355 Franktown Subdivision, adding requirements for updated traffic impact assessments, sidewalks with drainage, and density caps of 35 units per net hectare on specified blocks. Council also received a report on strategic properties, directing staff to return in January 2025 to consider adding several properties to site-specific policies. Additionally, Council authorized sole-sourcing a water and wastewater rate study and approved cyber and general insurance renewals.

• Approved amended draft conditions for 347 Franktown Road subdivision (consent)
• Approved amended draft conditions for 355 Franktown subdivision (consent)
• Received strategic properties report; directed staff to report back in January 2025 on adding properties 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 17, 19 (consent)
• Authorized sole-source water/wastewater rate study to Watson & Associates, funded from Water and Sewer Reserve ($38,831.62 deviation)
• Authorized 2025 cyber insurance with CFC for $26,188.00 (consent)
• Authorized 2025 insurance renewal with Intact Public Entities within $635,460 budget (consent)
• Accepted resignations of Derek Trevorrow and Bill Slade from CPEAC (carried)

Council Meeting

The Town of Carleton Place Council is meeting to vote on two by-laws. The primary item is an amendment to an existing interim control by-law.

• By-law No. 83-2024 to amend Interim Control By-law 99-2023
• By-law No. 84-2024 for confirmation of Council proceedings

The special meeting was procedural, with no substantive policy decisions. Council approved the agenda, passed By-law 83-2024 to amend Interim Control By-law 99-2023, and passed By-law 84-2024 confirming the proceedings. All motions were carried unanimously.

• Approved agenda as presented (motion 19-135-01)
• Passed By-law 83-2024 to amend Interim Control By-law 99-2023 (motion 19-135-02)
• Passed By-law 84-2024 confirming council proceedings (motion 19-135-03)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:58 p.m. (motion 19-135-04)

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The Committee of the Whole will hear a presentation from Watson & Associates Economists Ltd. on the Town's 2024 Development Charges Study. The presentation will summarize key components and discuss potential additional exemptions beyond legislative requirements. Council may direct staff to proceed with next steps toward a final Development Charges By-law.

• Delegation by Nancy Neale (Watson & Associates) on the 2024 Development Charges Study and possible additional exemptions

Council received a presentation on the 2024 Development Charges Background Study and directed staff to proceed with next steps. A motion to include a hospital exemption in the draft by-law was withdrawn.

• Directed staff to proceed with next steps on 2024 Development Charges Study (carried, consent)
• Motion to include hospital exemption in draft by-law withdrawn

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The Committee of the Whole will consider and vote on the conditions of draft approval for the Carleton Lifestyles Subdivision at 347 Franktown Road and the 355 Franktown Road Subdivision, directing staff to forward those conditions to the County of Lanark. A presentation of the 2025 Draft Budget will be given by Treasurer Trisa McConkey. An informational update on short‑term priorities from the Parks, Recreation and Culture Master Plan will be received. Delegation requests for the 2025 ROMA conference will be considered.

• Accept conditions of draft approval for Carleton Lifestyles Subdivision (347 Franktown Road) as identified in the Director of Development Services report dated Nov 26, 2024.
• Accept conditions of draft approval for 355 Franktown Road Subdivision as identified in the Director of Development Services report dated Nov 26, 2024.
• Presentation of the 2025 Draft Budget by Treasurer Trisa McConkey.
• Receive information update on short‑term priorities from the Parks, Recreation and Culture Master Plan.
• Support delegation requests for the 2025 ROMA conference to the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of the Solicitor General.

The Committee of the Whole deferred decisions on draft approval conditions for the Carleton Lifestyles Subdivision (347 Franktown Road) and the 355 Franktown Subdivision to the December 10, 2024 meeting, to allow further discussion on additional conditions. The 2025 draft budget was presented, proposing a 3.9% Town levy increase and a 4.1% OPP increase, with public comments accepted until December 5 and final approval scheduled for December 10. Council also supported delegation requests for the 2025 ROMA conference and received a progress update on the Parks, Recreation and Culture Master Plan.

• Deferred Carleton Lifestyles Subdivision draft approval conditions to Dec. 10
• Deferred 355 Franktown Subdivision draft approval conditions to Dec. 10
• Received 2025 draft budget presentation (3.9% levy increase, 4.1% OPP increase)
• Supported ROMA conference delegation requests on Annual Repayment Limit and OPP Detachment Boards
• Received Parks, Recreation and Culture Master Plan progress update
• Received Municipal Drug Strategy minutes (Aug. 1, 2024)
• Approved agenda and previous minutes

Council Meeting

The Carleton Place Council approved the addition of water and wastewater plant expansions to the 2025 budget and authorized staff to seek financing and tender the projects. The Council also passed a new emergency management by-law and amended traffic regulations on Riddell Street.

• Water and Wastewater Plant expansions added to 2025 budget
• Authorization to seek long-term debt financing for plant expansions
• Authorization to proceed to tender plant expansions in January
• By-law 80-2024: Emergency Management By-law adopted
• By-law 81-2024: Amends Traffic and Parking By-law on Riddell Street

Council approved adding water and wastewater plant expansions as capital projects in the 2025 budget, directing the treasurer to seek long-term debt financing and authorizing staff to tender the projects in January. Council also supported an 8% tax increase for 2025 (4% for OPP, 4% for Town purposes), with any provincial funding for the OPP increase to be placed into reserves. The updated Emergency Plan for 2025 was approved, and Town Hall renovations at $298,000 were supported.

• Approved water and wastewater plant expansions as 2025 capital projects (carried)
• Directed treasurer to seek long-term debt financing for expansions (carried)
• Authorized staff to tender expansions in January 2025 (carried)
• Supported 8% tax increase for 2025: 4% OPP, 4% Town purposes (carried)
• Approved retaining tax increase if provincial funding received; funds to reserves (carried)
• Approved updated Emergency Plan for 2025 (carried)
• Supported Town Hall renovations at $298,000 (carried)
• Passed By-law 80-2024 (Emergency Management By-law) (carried)

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The Committee of the Whole will continue discussions on the 2025 Draft Budget, including an update from the Treasurer and consideration of parking lot items. A suggested motion directs staff to present a draft budget based on a specific tax rate increase for public comment at the November 26 meeting.

• Update by Treasurer Trisa McConkey on budget status from November 14 meeting
• Discussion of 'parking lot' items
• Motion to direct Treasurer to present Draft 2025 Budget with a ___% tax rate increase for public comment

Council supported an 8% tax increase for 2025, split evenly between OPP costs and Town purposes, and directed the Treasurer to present the draft budget for public comment. Several budget items were decided, including leasing a hybrid truck, funding the Chamber and Museum, and proceeding with Town Hall renovations. The Cornerstone Landing request was not included in the budget.

• Supported 8% tax increase for 2025 (4% OPP, 4% Town) (carried)
• Approved leasing hybrid truck for Recreation (~$10,000/year, funded by Development Charges)
• Kept $15,000 for Carambeck Pathway in budget
• Funded Chamber at $93,400 for 2025
• Kept $50,000 for Building Department Renovation in budget
• Funded Museum at $40,000 for 2025; deferred decision on additional $20,800
• Denied $10,000 request from Cornerstone Landing for 2025 budget
• Approved Town Hall renovations at $298,000 (carried)

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This is a Committee of the Whole meeting featuring a full-day schedule of presentations from town department heads and officials, including the Treasurer, Chamber of Commerce, Library, Public Works, Childcare, Protective Services, Recreation, Property Management, Development Services, Community Development, Communications, and IT. The meeting also includes a proposed closed session under the Municipal Act to discuss staffing matters. No specific rezonings, contracts, or ordinances are listed on the agenda.

• 9:00 a.m. – Opening presentation by Treasurer Trisa McConkey
• 9:30 a.m. – Library CEO Meriah Caswell presentation
• 10:00 a.m. – Director of Public Works Guy Bourgon presentation
• 11:00 a.m. – Manager of Childcare Services Tracey Freill presentation
• Closed session proposed for staffing matters under Municipal Act Section 239(2)(b) and (d)

The Committee of the Whole received a presentation on the proposed 2025 budget, which recommends a 3% tax increase plus an additional 4% to cover the OPP contract increase. Departmental managers presented major operating changes and capital items, with several items flagged for further discussion. No formal decisions were made; budget discussions will continue at the next meeting on November 21, 2024. The committee also held a closed session for personal matters and labour relations, with staff direction provided.

• Agenda accepted as presented (carried)
• Moved into closed session for personal matters and labour relations (carried)
• Returned to regular session after closed session (carried)
• Adjourned at 4:34 p.m. (carried)

Council Meeting

The Town of Carleton Place Council will meet to discuss and vote on two primary by-laws. These include regulations for 2025 water and sewer rates and a transfer payment agreement for rural transit.

• By-law No. 78-2024: To Regulate Water and Sewer Rates for 2025
• By-law No. 77-2024: Transfer Payment Agreement - Rural Transit Solutions Fund

Carleton Place Council met on November 12, 2024 and approved its agenda and the minutes of the October 22, 2024 meeting. Council received a consent report that included support for a redline amendment to the Coleman Central Subdivision Phase 2 draft plan and the appointment of Teagan McGlynn as a student non-voting member of the Environmental Advisory Committee. Council passed By-law No. 77-2024 (Transfer Payment Agreement - Rural Transit Solutions Fund) and By-law No. 78-2024 (To Regulate Water and Sewer Rates), each read three times and carried. The meeting adjourned at 6:08 p.m.

• Approved agenda as presented (Motion 17-135-01, carried)
• Accepted October 22, 2024 Council Minutes as presented (Motion 17-135-02, carried)
• Received Consent Report dated November 12, 2024, including support for Coleman Central Subdivision Phase 2 redline amendment and appointment of Teagan McGlynn to Environmental Advisory Committee (Motion 17-135-03, carried)
• Passed By-law No. 77-2024 (Transfer Payment Agreement - Rural Transit Solutions Fund) (Motion 17-135-04, carried)
• Passed By-law No. 78-2024 (To Regulate Water and Sewer Rates) (Motion 17-135-05, carried)
• Passed By-law No. 79-2024 (Confirmation of Council Proceedings) (Motion 17-135-06, carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:08 p.m. (Motion 17-135-07, carried)

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The Committee of the Whole will consider routine items such as approving the agenda, the October 22 minutes, and the Q3 protective services report. Council will receive the Treasurer’s financial report to October 31 2024 and will approve an updated Emergency Plan for 2025. A discussion will be held on growth and the need for water and wastewater plant expansions.

• Approve agenda as presented
• Approve Committee of the Whole minutes dated October 22 2024
• Accept Q3 protective services report as information
• Approve updated Emergency Plan for 2025
• Receive Financial Report to October 31 2024

The Committee of the Whole approved adding the Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant expansions to the 2025 budget, authorized staff to tender the projects in January, and directed the Treasurer to seek long-term debt financing. Council also approved the updated 2025 Emergency Plan for submission to provincial authorities. A motion to defer discussion on growth and plant needs was withdrawn in favor of the approval motion.

• Approved adding Water and Wastewater Plant expansions to 2025 budget
• Authorized staff to tender plant expansions in January
• Directed Treasurer to seek long-term debt financing for expansions
• Approved updated 2025 Emergency Plan for provincial submission
• Received Fire Department and Law Enforcement Q3 activity report
• Received Financial Report to October 31, 2024
• Received minutes from five external committees and boards
• Motion to defer growth/plant discussion withdrawn

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The Committee of the Whole will consider two subdivision reports. Council is asked to support a redline amendment adding specific lots for single‑detached, semi‑detached, townhome, and multi‑unit housing in the Coleman Central Subdivision Phase 2 draft plan and to instruct staff to inform Lanark County. Council will also accept the conditions of draft approval for the Carleton Lifestyles Subdivision on Franktown Road and forward them to Lanark County.

• Coleman Central Subdivision Phase 2 – redline amendment adding Lots 33‑37, 41‑48, 103‑104, 107‑108 (single‑detached), Lots 105‑106 (semi‑detached), Blocks 81‑89 (townhomes) and Block 92 (35‑unit multi‑unit) – staff to notify Lanark County
• Carleton Lifestyles Subdivision (Franktown Road) – acceptance of draft approval conditions and forwarding to Lanark County
• Appointment of Teagan McGlynn as a student non‑voting member of the Environmental Advisory Committee

Council supported a redline amendment to the Phase 2 Coleman Central Subdivision draft plan, allowing for a mix of single-detached, semi-detached, townhome, and multi-unit developments, and directed staff to inform the County of Lanark. A request for a $10,000 contribution to Cornerstone Landing Youth Services was presented but no decision was recorded. The Carleton Lifestyles Subdivision matter was deferred to the November 26, 2024 meeting. The draft 2025 Water and Sewer budget, including a 1.95% rate increase, was presented for public comment.

• Supported Coleman Central Phase 2 re-lotting plan (consent)
• Deferred Carleton Lifestyles Subdivision to Nov 26, 2024
• Appointed Teagan McGlynn to Environmental Advisory Committee (consent)
• Received information listing

Council Meeting

The Carleton Place Town Council will vote on three bylaws: establishing town service fees (By‑law 74‑2024), amending the Traffic and Parking By‑law to address Hawthorne Avenue and stop signs in subdivisions (By‑law 75‑2024), and confirming the council proceedings for this meeting (By‑law 76‑2024). The council will also approve the agenda, accept the minutes from October 8 2024, and receive the consent report dated October 22 2024.

• By‑law 74‑2024 – Establish fees and charges for town services
• By‑law 75‑2024 – Amend Traffic and Parking By‑law 46‑2003 for Hawthorne Avenue and stop signs
• By‑law 76‑2024 – Confirmatory by‑law for council proceedings on October 22 2024
• Approval of the agenda as presented
• Acceptance of council minutes dated October 8 2024

Council approved the 2025 Water and Sewer Draft Budget for public comment, excluding the Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant expansions. It also approved replacing Air Handling Unit #3 at the Library with a $5,409 budget deviation, authorized applying for Option 2 under the Green and Inclusive Community Building Fund, and passed three by-laws including fees and charges and traffic/parking amendments.

• Approved 2025 Water and Sewer Draft Budget for public comment, excluding treatment plant expansions
• Approved Library HVAC replacement (Option 1) with $5,409 budget deviation from surplus or reserve
• Authorized application for Option 2 under Green and Inclusive Community Building Fund
• Passed By-law 74-2024 (Fees and Charges)
• Passed By-law 75-2024 (Traffic and Parking amendment, Hawthorne Avenue stop signs)
• Passed By-law 76-2024 (Confirmation of Proceedings)

Council Meeting

The council will consider routine items such as approving the agenda, the September 24 council minutes, and the October 8 consent report. It will then vote to read and pass By‑law No. 72‑2024, which establishes part‑lot control for 111‑121 McPhail Road, and By‑law No. 73‑2024 to confirm the council’s proceedings. Announcements about Library Week, Small Business Week and Local Government Week will also be made.

• Approval of the agenda as presented
• Acceptance of Council Minutes dated September 24, 2024
• Receipt of the Consent Report dated October 8, 2024
• Adoption of By‑law No. 72‑2024 (Part‑Lot Control for 111‑121 McPhail Rd)
• Adoption of By‑law No. 73‑2024 (Confirmation of Council Proceedings for October 8, 2024)

Council approved the 2025 Council and Committee of the Whole Calendar, allocated $4,035 in Community Enrichment Grants under Intake 2 (including $535 for the Arena Staff Association), and appointed Kelly Vieira and Michael Tobis to advisory committees. Council also passed By-law 72-2024 for part-lot control on McPhail Road and By-law 73-2024 confirming proceedings. All motions were carried unanimously.

• Approved 2025 Council and Committee of the Whole Calendar
• Approved $4,035 in Community Enrichment Grants (Intake 2)
• Appointed Kelly Vieira to Urban Forest/River Corridor Committee
• Appointed Michael Tobis to Environmental Advisory Committee
• Passed By-law 72-2024 (Part-Lot Control for 111-121 McPhail Road)
• Passed By-law 73-2024 (Confirmation of Proceedings)

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The Committee of the Whole is discussing the 2025 Water and Sewer draft budget and proposed updates to the comprehensive Fees and Charges By-law. The body is also considering specific changes to building permit fees and parking restrictions on Hawthorne Avenue.

• 2025 Water and Sewer Draft Budget presentation
• Proposed 2025 Building Permit Fee changes
• Proposed 2025 comprehensive Fees and Charges By-law
• Parking restriction on Hawthorne Avenue (15m north of Lake Avenue West) to a maximum of 15 minutes
• Replacement of Air Handling Unit #3 at the Library with a budget deviation of $5,409

The Committee of the Whole approved amendments to building permit fees and adopted the comprehensive 2025 Fees and Charges By-law. It also approved parking restrictions on Hawthorne Avenue, proceeding with the Library HVAC replacement, and authorizing staff to apply for Green and Inclusive Community Buildings Fund elements. The draft 2025 Water and Sewer Budget was authorized for public comment, excluding the treatment plant expansions.

• Approved amending Building Permit Fees in Fees and Charges By-law 81-2023 (carried)
• Adopted comprehensive 2025 Fees and Charges By-law (carried)
• Amended Traffic and Parking By-law 46-2003 to restrict parking on Hawthorne Avenue to 15 minutes and update stop signs (carried)
• Approved Option 1 for Library HVAC replacement with $5,409 budget deviation from surplus or Asset Management Plan Reserve (carried)
• Authorized staff to apply for Option 2 elements under Green and Inclusive Community Buildings Fund (carried)
• Authorized presenting Draft 2025 Water and Sewer Budget for public comment, excluding treatment plant expansions (carried)

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The Special Committee of the Whole will discuss a report on Recreation and Culture Service Delivery and Fees. The body is scheduled to appoint council members to a working group based on the report's recommendations. The meeting will also move into closed session to discuss personal matters regarding municipal employees.

• Appointment of council members to a recreation and culture working group
• Discussion of Recreation and Culture Service Delivery and Fee Review
• Closed session to discuss personal matters about municipal employees

The Committee of the Whole discussed KPMG's Recreation and Culture Service Delivery and Fee Review, covering 10 opportunities. They appointed a working group to address organizational structure and service delivery outsourcing, and requested staff reports on facility usage and master plan priorities. No final decisions were made on the review's recommendations.

• Appointed Mayor Randell, Deputy Mayor Tennant, and Councillor Hinton to Service Delivery Review working group (carried)
• Requested staff report on PRCMP short-term priorities by end of November
• Requested staff report on facility rentals (hall and ice) usage data
• Requested staff to investigate Arnprior's 93% cost recovery on facilities
• Requested Treasurer to prepare 10-year facility plan
• Requested IT coordinator to provide process maps to Council

Council Meeting

The Town of Carleton Place Council is meeting to vote on three specific by-laws regarding water infrastructure and waste discharge. The body will also review a contract with the Ontario Clean Water Agency for the 2025-2030 period.

• By-law No. 68-2024 to regulate backflow prevention
• By-law No. 69-2024 to regulate or prohibit discharge of water and waste into municipal sewer systems
• By-law No. 70-2024 to authorize a contract with the Ontario Clean Water Agency (2025-2030)

Council approved the consent report, including revised part-time pay grids due to the provincial minimum wage increase, with any year-end deficit to be drawn from Library, Daycare, and/or Strategic Reserves. It also supported a CSRIF application and approved next steps for the Recreation and Culture Service Delivery and Fee Review. Three by-laws were passed: backflow prevention, sewer discharge regulation, and an agreement with the Ontario Clean Water Agency. The meeting was procedural and adjourned at 6:11 p.m.

• Approved revised part-time pay grids 1-3 due to minimum wage increase, with deficit from reserves (carried)
• Supported submission of CSRIF application (carried)
• Approved next steps for Recreation and Culture Service Delivery and Fee Review (carried)
• Passed By-law 68-2024 to regulate backflow prevention (carried)
• Passed By-law 69-2024 to regulate/prohibit discharge of water and waste into sewers (carried)
• Passed By-law 70-2024 authorizing agreement with Ontario Clean Water Agency (carried)
• Passed By-law 71-2024 confirming proceedings (carried)

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The Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss proposed changes to 2025 building permit fees and the allocation of community enrichment grants. The body will also review the 2025 Council and Committee calendar.

• Public meeting regarding proposed changes to 2025 Building Permit Fees
• Proposed allocation of $3,991.15 for Community Enrichment Grants (Intake 2)
• Approval of the 2025 Council and Committee of the Whole Calendar
• Presentation by Lanark County Community Justice regarding service overview
• Closed session for contract negotiations and committee appointments

The Committee of the Whole approved the 2025 Council and Committee calendar, allocated $4,035 in Community Enrichment Grants (including $535 for the Arena Staff Association), and appointed Kelly Vieira to the Urban Forest/River Corridor Committee and Michael Tobis to the Environmental Advisory Committee. The committee also received updates from Lanark County Community Justice and discussed proposed changes to 2025 building permit fees, with a detailed report to come. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved 2025 Council and Committee of the Whole Calendar (consent)
• Approved $4,035 in Community Enrichment Grants, including $535 for Arena Staff Association (consent)
• Appointed Kelly Vieira to Urban Forest/River Corridor Committee (consent)
• Appointed Michael Tobis to Environmental Advisory Committee (consent)
• Received Municipal Heritage Committee minutes (March 20, May 15, June 19, 2024)

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The Committee of the Whole is reviewing updates to water and sewer regulations and a five-year contract renewal with OCWA. The body is also discussing minimum wage adjustments for part-time staff and funding applications for housing and recreation infrastructure.

• Proposed Backflow Prevention By-law
• Proposed repeal of Sewer Use By-law 11-71 and replacement with a new Sewer Use By-law
• Renewal of OCWA contract for a five-year term starting January 1, 2025
• Authorization of revised part-time pay Grids 1, 2, and 3 for provincial minimum wage increases
• Funding application for construction of Captain A. Roy Brown Boulevard and the Highway 15 intersection

Council approved a Backflow Prevention By-law and repealed/replaced the Sewer Use By-law 11-71, both prepared by the Director of Public Works. It also renewed the OCWA contract for five years starting January 1, 2025, with an option for a second five-year term. A proposed application for the Housing Enabling Core Services Stream was not voted on because only one of two required private parties agreed to participate. The Recreation and Culture Service Delivery and Fee Review next steps were approved, with working group appointments deferred to a future Special Committee of the Whole meeting.

• Approved Backflow Prevention By-law (carried)
• Repealed Sewer Use By-law 11-71 and replaced it (carried)
• Approved 5-year OCWA contract renewal starting Jan 1, 2025, with option for second 5-year term (carried)
• Authorized revised part-time pay grids for 2024 minimum wage increase, with year-end deficit from Library, Daycare, or Strategic Reserves (carried)
• Received Facility Accessibility Review report as information (carried)
• Supported submission of application to Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund (carried)
• Approved next steps for Recreation and Culture Service Delivery and Fee Review, with working group appointments deferred (carried)
• Housing Enabling Core Services Stream application not voted on; only one of two required private parties agreed to participate

Council Meeting

The Carleton Place Town Council will consider a confirmatory by-law (No. 67-2024) that formally records the council's proceedings for the September 10, 2024 meeting. The agenda also includes routine items such as a land acknowledgement, approval of the agenda, disclosure of interests, approval of minutes from the August 27 meeting, a consent report, and announcements of upcoming National Forest Week and National Tree Day events.

• Confirmatory By-law No. 67-2024 to record council proceedings for September 10, 2024
• Approval of Council minutes dated August 27, 2024
• Receipt of Consent Report dated September 10, 2024
• Announcements for National Forest Week (Sept 22‑28) and National Tree Day (Sept 25)

Council approved the agenda, minutes, and consent report, which included adopting the Community Housing Needs Assessment and receiving the financial report and a service delivery review. No substantive decisions beyond these approvals were made.

• Approved agenda as presented
• Accepted Council Minutes dated August 27, 2024
• Received Financial Report to July 31, 2024 as information
• Adopted Community Housing Needs Assessment
• Received Service Delivery and Fee Review by KPMG as information
• Passed By-law 67-2024 (Confirmation of Proceedings)

Council Meeting

The Town of Carleton Place Council will meet to vote on several by-laws regarding municipal service agreements and regulatory changes. Key items include a fire protection agreement and a contract for organic waste collection.

• By-law 62-2024: Fire Protection Agreement for Automatic Aid with the Municipality of Mississippi Mills
• By-law 63-2024: Agreement for Organic Waste Collection with Just Good Compost
• By-law 64-2024: Repeal of By-law 35-71 regarding Part Lot Control
• By-law 65-2024: Transfer Payment Agreement under the Housing-Enabling Water Systems Fund

Council authorized applications for federal housing and community building grants and approved several by-laws. These include new agreements for organic waste collection, automatic fire aid with Mississippi Mills, and water system funding.

• Authorized application for CMHC Housing Accelerator Fund (Carried)
• Approved $10,000 budget deviation for green building grant application (Carried)
• Prioritized $50,000 annually for affordable housing/accessibility CIP (Carried)
• Passed by-law for organic waste collection with Just Good Compost (Carried)
• Passed by-law for automatic fire aid with Mississippi Mills (Carried)
• Passed by-law for Housing-Enabling Water Systems Fund agreement (Carried)

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The Committee of the Whole will approve the agenda and minutes, receive a financial report to July 31, 2024, adopt the Community Housing Needs Assessment prepared by the Director of Development Services, and receive the Service Delivery and Fee Review of the Recreation and Culture Department presented by KPMG as information. It will also accept several committee resignations and receive other reports and information listings.

• Service Delivery and Fee Review of Carleton Place Recreation and Culture Department (KPMG) – received as information
• Community Housing Needs Assessment (CMHC Housing Accelerator Fund) – adopted
• Financial Report to July 31, 2024 (Treasury Report 135166)
• Committee resignations: Jeremy Scott (Environmental Advisory Committee); Jennifer Rogers and Jessica Karafilov (Urban Forest River Corridor Committee)
• Lanark County Situation Table, Annual Report 2023‑2024 (LCST-2023-2024.pdf)

The Committee of the Whole received a presentation from KPMG on the Recreation and Culture Department Service Delivery and Fee Review, which outlined ten opportunities for improvement, and received the review as information. Council also adopted the Community Housing Needs Assessment, which will support a CMHC Housing Accelerator Fund grant application. All other items were routine approvals, including the financial report and committee resignations.

• Received KPMG Recreation and Culture Service Delivery and Fee Review as information
• Adopted Community Housing Needs Assessment for CMHC Housing Accelerator Fund application
• Received Financial Report to July 31, 2024 as information
• Accepted committee resignations from Environmental Advisory and Urban Forest River Corridor committees
• Received BIA board minutes dated June 20, 2024
• Approved agenda and previous minutes

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The Committee of the Whole of Carleton Place, ON reviews routine reports and will vote on a three-year automatic-aid fire-protection agreement with Mississippi Mills. Council also receives quarterly activity updates from the fire department and law enforcement, reviews aquatic-centre systems, and considers housing and sustainability funding applications.

• Authorize a 3-year fire-protection automatic-aid agreement with Mississippi Mills
• Award a one-year $10,000 contract to Just Good Compost for organics collection
• Prioritize $50,000 in annual Community Improvement Plan funds for affordable housing or accessibility projects
• Submit a second-intake CMHC Housing Accelerator Fund application and adopt the Community Housing Needs Assessment
• Approve a $10,000 budget deviation for the Green and Inclusive Community Buildings Fund application

Council authorized a three-year automatic aid fire protection agreement with Mississippi Mills and a one-year contract with Just Good Compost. The board also prioritized $50,000 in annual budget funds for affordable housing or accessibility programs.

• Authorized 3-year Fire Protection agreement for automatic aid to Mississippi Mills (Carried)
• Authorized one-year contract with William Affleck, Just Good Compost (Carried)
• Prioritized $50,000 annual budget for Affordable Housing or Accessibility (Carried)
• Authorized up to $10,000 for professional services for Green and Inclusive Community Buildings Fund application (Carried)
• Authorized CMHC Housing Accelerator Fund grant application (Carried)
• Received 2nd Quarter 2024 Fire Department and Municipal Law Enforcement report (Carried)
• Received Aquatic Centre systems review (Carried)
• Received CAO’s Delegated Authority Report (Carried)

Council Meeting

This agenda outlines routine council business for the Town of Carleton Place on June 25, 2024. Council will vote on by-laws to amend pool and ice rental fees, authorize a Canada Community Building Fund contribution, and approve part lot controls for properties on Eastwood Drive, Dowdall Circle, and Wylie Way. Additional items include the Coleman Central Phase II Subdivision Agreement and new stop signs at Lewis Street and McPhail Road. These approvals will update recreational pricing, adjust property boundaries, and modify local traffic controls.

• By-law 50-2024: Amendment to pool and ice rental fees
• By-law 51-2024: Canada Community Building Fund contribution agreement
• By-laws 52-2024 to 58-2024: Part lot control for Eastwood Drive, Dowdall Circle, and Wylie Way properties
• By-law 59-2024: Authorization of Coleman Central Phase II Subdivision Agreement
• By-law 60-2024: Addition of stop signs at Lewis Street and McPhail Road

Council voted to not proceed with the award of Tender DS2-2024 for Sanitary Sewer Upsizing (Project 26), choosing Option 3. It awarded the waste collection and disposal RFP to Emterra Environmental starting January 1, 2026, and approved the 2024 Asset Management Plan and the 2023 Audited Consolidated Financial Statements. Council also passed a Reserve Policy, added up to $75,000 for Miller's Crossing and Coleman Central park change orders, and approved several by-laws including part lot control and stop signs on Lewis Street and McPhail Road. Councillor Seccaspina declared a conflict on the sanitary sewer item and did not participate or vote.

• Approved proceeding with Option 3 - to not proceed with the award of Tender DS2-2024, Sanitary Sewer Upsizing (Project 26) (carried)
• Awarded waste collection and disposal RFP to Emterra Environmental beginning January 1, 2026 (carried)
• Approved the 2024 Asset Management Plan and directed staff to post it on the Town's website (carried)
• Approved the 2023 Audited Consolidated Financial Statements and posting on the Town's website (carried)
• Approved the Reserve Policy as outlined in the Treasurer's report (carried)
• Approved up to an additional $75,000.00 for Miller's Crossing and Coleman Central parks change orders, funded from Development Charges (carried)
• Approved budget deviation of $31,160.63 for Zamboni Snow Melting Pit Grate emergency repairs, funded through year-end surplus or Administrative Reserve (carried)
• Passed By-law 50-2024 (fees and charges - pool and ice rentals), By-law 51-2024 (Canada Community Building Fund agreement), By-laws 52-2024 to 58-2024 (part lot control), By-law 59-2024 (Coleman Central Phase II subdivision agreement), and By-law 60-2024 (stop signs Lewis Street and McPhail Road) (all carried)

CoW

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing several infrastructure and land use matters. Key items include a sanitary sewer project, a new waste collection contract, and various subdivision and development agreements.

• Sanitary Sewer Upsizing tender award to Thomas Cavanagh Construction Limited for $893,000.00 plus HST
• Waste collection and disposal services RFP award to Emterra Environmental beginning January 1, 2026
• Coleman Central Subdivision – Phase 2 subdivision agreement and traffic by-law amendment
• Development Permit application DP3-02-2024 for Blocks 207 and 208 on O’Donovan Drive
• Approval of the 2024 Asset Management Plan

The Committee of the Whole approved the 2024 Asset Management Plan, the 2023 audited financial statements, and a waste collection contract with Emterra Environmental starting in 2026. The committee also decided not to award Tender DS2-2024 for sanitary sewer upsizing, authorized a subdivision agreement for Coleman Central Phase 2, and approved a development permit on O'Donovan Drive.

• Approved the 2024 Asset Management Plan and directed staff to post it online
• Approved Option 3 to not award Tender DS2-2024, Sanitary Upsizing (Project 26)
• Awarded the waste collection and disposal RFP to Emterra Environmental beginning January 1, 2026
• Authorized a Subdivision Agreement with 1384341 Ontario Ltd. for Coleman Central Subdivision – Phase 2 and amended the Traffic and Parking By-law
• Approved Development Permit application DP3-02-2024 for Blocks 207 and 208 on O’Donovan Drive
• Received and authorized posting of the Energy Conservation Demand Management Plan
• Approved the 2023 Audited Consolidated Financial Statements
• Received the Environmental Advisory Committee minutes from June 3, 2024

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The Committee of the Whole will review several financial reports including year-end results and reserve policies. Council is also considering budget adjustments for park construction and fee increases for ice and pool rentals.

• Emergency repairs to Zamboni Snow Melting Pit Grate ($31,160.63)
• Additional funding for Miller’s Crossing and Coleman Central parks (up to $75,000.00)
• Proposed 3% increase to 2024/2025 ice rental rates
• Proposed 3% increase to 2024/2025 pool rental rates
• Industrial Avenue Pumping Station report for 2025 budget considerations

Carleton Place's Committee of the Whole approved 0% increases for contributing individuals (Town of Carleton Place and Township of Beckwith residents) and 3% increases for non-contributing individuals for both ice and pool rental rates in the 2024/2025 season. Council also approved up to an additional $75,000 from Development Charges for change orders at Miller's Crossing and Coleman Central parks, approved a Reserve Policy, and authorized a letter of support for the County of Lanark's ICLEI Canada Building to Net-Zero Project application. A budget deviation of $31,160.63 for emergency Zamboni Snow Melting Pit Grate repairs will be funded from year-end surplus or the Administrative Reserve. Council accepted Kaitey Cosgrove's resignation from the BIA board and directed the BIA to advertise for a new member.

• Approved 0% ice rental rate increase for contributing individuals and 3% for non-contributing individuals for 2024/2025 (carried, by-law prepared)
• Approved 0% pool rental rate increase for contributing individuals and 3% for non-contributing individuals, effective Sept 2, 2024 to Aug 31, 2025 (carried, by-law prepared)
• Approved up to an additional $75,000 from Development Charges for change orders at Miller's Crossing and Coleman Central parks (carried, consent)
• Approved the Reserve Policy as outlined in the Treasurer's report (carried, consent)
• Authorized a letter of support to the County of Lanark for their ICLEI Canada Building to Net-Zero Project application (carried, consent)
• Approved funding a $31,160.63 budget deviation for emergency Zamboni Snow Melting Pit Grate repairs from year-end surplus or Administrative Reserve (carried, consent)
• Accepted Kaitey Cosgrove's resignation from the BIA board and directed the BIA to advertise for a new board member (carried)
• Received the Industrial Avenue Pumping Station report as information in advance of 2025 Water and Sewer budget considerations (carried, consent)

Council Meeting

The Town Council will review several part lot control by-laws for Reynolds Avenue and Pattie Drive. Additionally, the council is considering two land purchase by-laws involving Highway 15 and McEachen Drive.

• By-laws 41-2024 to 46-2024: Part Lot Control for Reynolds Avenue and Pattie Drive
• By-law 47-2024: Purchase of land at Captain A. Roy Brown and Highway 15
• By-law 48-2024: Purchase of land at Part Lot 15, Concession 10, Future McEachen Drive
• Appointment of Councillor Sarah Cavanagh to the Lanark County Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access Working Group

Council authorized an expenditure of up to $10,000 to support a bid to host a team for the 2024 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships. Additionally, the council passed several by-laws regarding land purchases and part lot control for residential development. Councillor Sarah Cavanagh was also appointed to the Lanark County Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access Working Group.

• Approved $10,000 for World Junior Hockey bid (Carried)
• Appointed Councillor Cavanagh to diversity working group (Carried)
• Passed six part lot control by-laws for Reynolds Ave and Pattie Dr (Carried)
• Passed by-law to purchase land at Captain A. Roy Brown and Hwy 15 (Carried)
• Passed by-law to purchase land for future McEachen Drive (Carried)
• Approved May 21, 2024, meeting minutes (Carried)

Council Meeting

The Council will consider a cost-sharing agreement with the Township of Beckwith regarding recreation and pool services for 2024-2028. The agenda also includes the approval of May 7, 2024, meeting minutes and a confirmatory by-law.

• By-law No. 39-2024: Cost Sharing Agreement with the Township of Beckwith (Recreation and Pool)
• Approval of Council Minutes from May 7, 2024
• By-law No. 40-2024: Confirmation of Council Proceedings

Council passed a cost-sharing agreement with the Township of Beckwith regarding recreation and the pool. Other approvals included a pop-up patio for Freska Café and funding for sports facility application services.

• Approved By-law 39-2024 for recreation and pool cost sharing with Beckwith Township
• Authorized $15,000 for professional services for a Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund application
• Accepted draft approval conditions for the Joseph-Edwards-Pattie Condominium Application
• Authorized CAO to enter a Memorandum of Understanding for a Freska Café pop-up patio (2024-2026)
• Received 2024 Strategic Planning Update and CAO’s Delegated Authority Report

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The Committee of the Whole will review minutes from previous meetings and receive updates from the Environmental Advisory Committee. The agenda includes a closed session to discuss legal matters, land acquisition or disposition, and community planning.

• Environmental Advisory Committee minutes from May 6, 2024
• Earthfest Financial Report 2024
• Closed session regarding land purchase or sale
• Closed session regarding legal matters and litigation

The committee approved the agenda and previous minutes. The majority of the meeting was conducted in a closed session to discuss legal, land, and planning matters, with staff direction provided for each item.

• Approved agenda as presented
• Approved Committee of the Whole Minutes from May 7, 2024
• Received Environmental Advisory Committee minutes from May 6, 2024
• Received Information Listing dated May 21, 2024
• Moved into closed session at 6:15 p.m. to discuss legal, land, and planning matters

Council Meeting

The Council is considering a permission to construct agreement for utility relocation along Highway 15. Additionally, the meeting includes several part lot control by-laws for properties on Reynolds Avenue and Cummings Avenue.

• Utility relocation agreement with the Ministry of Transportation along Highway 15
• By-law 33-2024: Part Lot Control for 2 and 6 Reynolds Avenue
• By-law 34-2024: Part Lot Control for 12, 14, 16, 18, and 20 Reynolds Avenue
• By-law 35-2024: Part Lot Control for 24, 26, and 28 Reynolds Avenue
• By-laws 36-2024 and 37-2024: Part Lot Control for Cummings Avenue properties

Council approved an agreement allowing the Province of Ontario to enter Town property for utility relocation along Highway 15. Five Part Lot Control By-laws for Reynolds Avenue and Cummings Avenue were also passed.

• Authorized Mayor and CAO to enter Permission to Construct Agreement for Highway 15 utility relocation (Carried)
• Passed By-law 33-2024 Part Lot Control 2 and 6 Reynolds Avenue (Carried)
• Passed By-law 34-2024 Part Lot Control 12, 14, 16, 18 and 20 Reynolds Avenue (Carried)
• Passed By-law 35-2024 Part Lot Control 24, 26 and 28 Reynolds Avenue (Carried)
• Passed By-law 36-2024 Part Lot Control 9 and 13 Cummings Avenue (Carried)
• Passed By-law 37-2024 Part Lot Control 17, 19, 21 and 23 Cummings Avenue (Carried)
• Accepted 1st Quarter 2024 activity reports for Fire Department and Municipal Law Enforcement (Carried)

CoW

The Committee of the Whole will review the 2023 Carleton Place Public Library Annual Report and discuss several development proposals. Items include a request for professional services to apply for recreation facility grants and conditions for a new condominium application. The committee will also consider an on-street pop-up patio request for Freska Café and Eatery.

• $15,000 budget deviation request for sports and recreation facility grant applications
• Conditions of draft approval for the Joseph-Edward-Pattie Condominium proposal
• On-street pop-up patio request for Freska Café and Eatery on Bridge Street
• Presentation of the 2023 Carleton Place Public Library Annual Report

The Committee of the Whole approved draft approval conditions for the Joseph-Edwards-Pattie Condominium Application and directed staff to send them to the County of Lanark. They also authorized a $15,000 budget deviation for a sports facility application and approved a three-year pop-up patio agreement for Freska Café on Bridge Street. A closed session was held to discuss land acquisition and negotiations, with staff direction provided.

• Approved draft approval conditions for Joseph-Edwards-Pattie Condominium Application (Consent)
• Authorized $15,000 budget deviation for Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund application (Consent)
• Approved 2024-2026 Memorandum of Understanding for Freska pop-up patio on Bridge Street (Consent)
• Received 2022-2026 Strategic Plan progress update (Consent)
• Received CAO Delegated Authority Report (Consent)
• Moved into closed session regarding land acquisition and negotiations (Consent)

Council Meeting

The Special Council meeting includes a proposal to award the 2024 Road Program tender to Thomas Cavanagh Construction Limited for $3,120,000 plus HST. Additionally, Council will consider Option 1 to address a budget deficit of $441,065.

• Awarding Tender PW-2024-01 (2024 Road Program) to Thomas Cavanagh Construction Limited for $3,120,000 plus HST
• Addressing a budget deficit of $441,065 via Option 1
• Confirmation of By-law No. 32-2024

Council approved two separate contracts for the 2024 Road Program, including a specific award for sidewalks in Mississippi Manor. To address a $441,065 budget deficit, Council decided to use reserves and replenish them in 2025 by reducing the number of roadways undertaken that year.

• Awarded $140,185.33 plus HST for Nelson Street and Alexander Street sidewalks to Thomas Cavanagh Construction Limited (Carried)
• Awarded $2,979,814.67 plus HST for the 2024 Road Program (excluding specific sidewalks) to Thomas Cavanagh Construction Limited (Carried)
• Approved using reserves to cover a $441,065 budget deficit, to be replenished by reducing 2025 roadway projects (Carried)
• Passed By-law No. 32-2024 to confirm Council proceedings (Carried)

Council Meeting

The Council is reviewing a new Sign By-law and amendments to sign-related fees and charges. They will also consider an agreement for additional services with the OPP through 2029. Additionally, staff may poll Mississippi Manor residents regarding proposed sidewalks on Nelson and Alexander Streets.

• Adoption of By-law No. 28-2024 (New Sign By-law)
• Amendment to Fees and Charges By-law for signs
• Agreement for Additional Services with the OPP (2024-2029)
• Proposed sidewalks on Nelson and Alexander Streets

Carleton Place Council passed three by-laws, including a new Sign By-law and an agreement for additional OPP services. Council also directed staff to poll residents in the Mississippi Manor subdivision about proposed sidewalks on Nelson and Alexander Streets as part of 2024 street reconstruction. All motions were carried without recorded dissent.

• Agenda approved (Carried)
• April 9, 2024 Council Minutes accepted (Carried)
• Staff directed to poll Mississippi Manor residents on proposed sidewalks for Nelson and Alexander Streets (Carried)
• By-law 28-2024 adopted, repealing By-law 65-2008 (Carried)
• By-law 29-2024 amending fees and charges for signs passed (Carried)
• By-law 30-2024 for additional OPP services passed (Carried)
• Confirmatory By-law 31-2024 passed (Carried)
• Meeting adjourned at 6:10 p.m. (Carried)

CoW

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing activity reports for the Fire Department and Municipal Law Enforcement. Members are also considering development permit applications for properties on High Street and McNeely Avenue.

• 2024 1st Quarter Activity Report for Carleton Place Fire Department and Municipal Law Enforcement
• Development Permit application DP3-01-2023 for 256 High Street
• Development Permit application DP3-01-2024 for 450 McNeely Avenue
• Closed session regarding potential acquisition or disposition of land

The Committee of the Whole approved two development permit applications. The approval for 256 High Street includes a requirement for a paved pedestrian link to the street.

• Approved development permit DP3-01-2023 for 256 High Street with required paved pedestrian link to High Street
• Approved development permit DP3-01-2024 for 450 McNeely Avenue
• Accepted 2024 1st Quarter Activity Report for Carleton Place Fire Department and Municipal Law Enforcement
• Approved Committee of the Whole Minutes from April 9, 2024

Council Meeting

The Town Council is meeting to pass several by-laws, including the establishment of 2024 tax rates. The agenda also includes part lot control by-laws for Taber Street and construction license agreements for various projects.

• By-law No. 22-2024 to establish 2024 tax rates
• By-law 23-2024 Part Lot Control 2-4 Taber Street
• By-law 24-2024 Part Lot Control 8-10 Taber Street
• By-law 25-2024 Construction Licence Agreement for Carleton Place Regional Health Hub Phase 1
• By-law 26-2024 Construction Licence Agreement with Thomas Cavanagh Construction Limited

Council passed By-law 22-2024 to set the 2024 tax rates. The meeting also included approvals for infrastructure maintenance, community grants, and construction license agreements.

• Passed By-law 22-2024 to establish 2024 tax rates
• Approved $225,000 for tennis court maintenance
• Approved $89,000 for library exit accessibility ramp
• Approved $26,008.85 in Community Enrichment Grants (Intake 1)
• Approved 2024 Public Sector Accounting Board (PSAB) Budget
• Approved Draft 2024 Budget for Lanark County OPP Detachment Board
• Recommended reducing OPP Detachment Board from 20 to 12 members
• Passed construction license agreements with Carleton Place Regional Health Hub Phase 1 Inc. and Thomas Cavanagh Construction Limited

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The Committee of the Whole will discuss a proposal for a $200,000 Town Hall administrative space retrofit. Council will also consider authorizing a five-year agreement for additional Ontario Provincial Police Sergeant services. The meeting includes receiving reports from Parks and Recreation and the Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority.

• $200,000 Town Hall Administrative Space Retrofit proposal
• Five-year agreement for Ontario Provincial Police Sergeant enhancement services
• Approval of March 26, 2024, Committee of the Whole minutes
• Receipt of Parks and Recreation minutes from March 18, 2024

The Committee of the Whole approved a motion to pass a by-law authorizing a five-year agreement with the Ontario Provincial Police for additional policing services. A proposal to retrofit Town Hall administrative space for $200,000 was withdrawn after members agreed to address it during annual budget deliberations. The meeting also received minutes from the Parks and Recreation Committee and an information listing.

• Approved motion to pass by-law for five-year OPP Sergeant enhancement contract
• Withdrawn proposal for $200,000 Town Hall Administrative Space Retrofit
• Accepted agenda as presented
• Received Committee of the Whole Minutes dated March 26, 2024
• Received Parks and Recreation Minutes dated March 18, 2024
• Received Information Listing dated April 9, 2024

Council Meeting

The Town Council is reviewing multiple by-laws covering open air burning, childcare fees, and development permits. Discussions also include an agreement with Veolia Canada and a representative appointment for the Lanark County Traffic Advisory Working Group.

• By-law 15-2024 to regulate open air burning
• By-law 16-2024 to amend childcare fees
• By-law 17-2024 to authorize an agreement with Veolia Canada
• By-law 18-2024 to amend the McNeely Landing Subdivision development permit
• By-law 20-2024 to remove one foot reserves on O'Donovan Drive

Carleton Place Council passed several by-laws, including new regulations for open air burning and amendments to childcare fees. They also authorized an agreement with Veolia Canada and approved amendments related to the McNeely Landing subdivision and official plan consultation provisions.

• Passed By-law 15-2024 to regulate open air burning
• Passed By-law 16-2024 to amend childcare fees
• Passed By-law 17-2024 to authorize agreement with Veolia Canada
• Passed By-law 18-2024 to amend McNeely Landing subdivision permit
• Passed By-law 19-2024 to amend Official Plan consultation provisions
• Passed By-law 20-2024 to remove one foot reserves on O'Donovan Drive
• Appointed Dena Comley to Lanark County Traffic Advisory Working Group
• Approved March 5, 2024, meeting minutes

CoW

The Committee of the Whole accepted multiple annual reports and approved the 2024 PSAB budget, grant allocations, and funding for library ramp and tennis court projects. A new sign by-law was advanced for a prepared by-law, while a decision on the Town Hall Administrative Space Retrofit was deferred to April 9, 2024. The committee also recommended reducing the Lanark County OPP Detachment Board size.

• Accepted Carleton Place 2023 Stormwater Management Annual Report as information
• Accepted Carleton Place Wastewater System 2023 Annual Report as information
• Prepared new Sign By-Law replacing Sign By-law 65-2008
• Accepted 2023 Development Charges and Reserve Funds Report as information
• Approved 2024 Public Sector Accounting Board (PSAB) Budget
• Accepted 2023 Council Remuneration Report as information
• Approved Lanark County OPP Detachment Board Draft 2024 Budget and recommended reducing board size to 12 members
• Approved library exit accessibility ramp project at a cost of $89,000

CoW

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing several municipal reports including a new open air burning by-law and childcare fee increases. Discussions also include wastewater treatment equipment selection and development permit amendments.

• Repeal and replace of Open Air Burning By-law 21-2004
• 3.9% increase for Carleton Place Childcare Services parent fees effective June 1, 2024
• Selection of Veolia as equipment supplier for Wastewater Treatment Plant expansion ($311,350 plus HST)
• Development Permit Amendment for McNeely Landing Subdivision
• Official Plan Amendment No. 10 regarding Subdivision Consultation Policies

Council approved the selection of Veolia as the equipment supplier for the Wastewater Treatment Plant expansion and authorized a $311,350 contract for design assistance. Other decisions included increasing school-age childcare fees and updating burning and subdivision policies.

• Approved selection of Veolia as MBR equipment supplier and $311,350 contract for Design Assistance Services
• Approved 3.9% increase for school-age Childcare fees effective June 1, 2024
• Approved repealing and replacing Open Air Burning By-law 21-2004
• Approved Official Plan Amendment No. 10 regarding Subdivision Consultation Policies
• Approved amendment to Development Permit By-law 15-2015 for McNeely Landing Subdivision
• Accepted 2023 Annual Report for Carleton Place Drinking Water System
• Appointed Jessey Rice to the Environmental Advisory Committee

Council Meeting

The Carleton Place Council is reviewing multiple by-laws regarding Part Lot Control amendments. These items involve property control changes for locations on Hooper Street, Eastwood Drive, and Beckwith Street.

• Amendments to Part Lot Control for blocks on Hooper St (By-laws 07-2024 to 10-2024)
• Part Lot Control amendment for 204 Eastwood Drive (By-law 11-2024)
• Part Lot Control for 226, 228, 230, 232, 234 and 236 Hooper Street (By-law 12-2024)
• Part Lot Control for 143 Beckwith Street (By-law 13-2024)

Carleton Place council approved the consent report, which included accepting the conditions of draft approval for the Comrie Hills Subdivision (formerly Sunnyhill Subdivision) and approving the Lanark County OPP Detachment Board Terms of Reference. Council also passed seven part lot control bylaws affecting properties on Hooper Street, Beckwith Street, and various reference plans. All motions carried unanimously; no substantive items were denied or tabled.

• Approved agenda as presented (carried)
• Accepted minutes of February 20, 2024 meeting (carried)
• Approved consent report including Comrie Hills subdivision conditions and OPP Detachment Board Terms of Reference (carried)
• Passed By-laws 07-2024 to 11-2024 amending part lot control bylaws on Reference Plans 27R-11795 and 27R-11803 (carried)
• Passed By-laws 12-2024 and 13-2024 for part lot control at 226-236 Hooper Street and 143 Beckwith Street (carried)
• Passed By-law 14-2024 confirming council proceedings (carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:09 p.m. (carried)

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The Committee of the Whole will discuss development applications for McNeely Landing and the Comrie Hills subdivision. Council will also review proposed Terms of Reference for the Lanark County OPP Detachment Board.

• Draft approval conditions for Comrie Hills Subdivision
• Public meeting for McNeely Landing Subdivision permit application
• Approval of Terms of Reference for the OPP Detachment Board
• 2023 Development Services Department Activity Report Card

Council approved the conditions of draft approval for the Comrie Hills Subdivision and approved the Terms of Reference for the Lanark County OPP Detachment Board. Several annual and departmental reports were received as information.

• Accepted conditions of draft approval for Comrie Hills Subdivision (Carried, Consent)
• Approved Terms of Reference for the Lanark County OPP Detachment Board (Carried, Consent)
• Received 2023 Development Services Department Activity Report Card (Carried, Consent)
• Received CAO’s Delegated Authority Report (Carried, Consent)
• Received 2023 Communications Year in Review Report (Carried, Consent)
• Received BIA Board and Environmental Advisory Committee minutes (Carried)

Council Meeting

The Town of Carleton Place council will review several by-laws during its February 20, 2024 meeting. The agenda proposes By-law No. 03-2024 to expropriate certain lands associated with the Southwell property, alongside motions to appoint Justin L'Esperance and Megan Cullen as municipal law enforcement officers. Standard procedural items include approving January council minutes and confirming recent proceedings.

• By-law No. 03-2024: Application to Expropriate Certain Lands (Southwell property)
• By-law No. 04-2024: Appointment of Justin L'Esperance as Municipal Law Enforcement Officer
• By-law No. 05-2024: Appointment of Megan Cullen as Municipal Law Enforcement Officer
• By-law No. 06-2024: Confirmation of Council Proceedings for February 20, 2024

Council voted to defer By-law 03-2024, an application to expropriate certain lands, after Julie Reis, one of the owners of the Southwell property, asked Council to rescind the expropriation motion and work with the family on a possible purchase. A separate motion to read and pass the by-law was deferred. Council also approved By-laws 04-2024 and 05-2024 appointing Justin L'Esperance and Megan Cullen as Municipal Law Enforcement Officers, and passed a consent report covering several items including park concept plans and letters to other governments.

• Deferred By-law 03-2024 (Application to Expropriate Certain Lands) (CARRIED)
• Motion to read and finally pass By-law 03-2024 deferred (DEFERRED)
• Approved By-law 04-2024 appointing Justin L'Esperance as Municipal Law Enforcement Officer (CARRIED)
• Approved By-law 05-2024 appointing Megan Cullen as Municipal Law Enforcement Officer (CARRIED)
• Received Consent Report including 2023 4th Quarter CPFD and Municipal Law Enforcement activity report (CARRIED)
• Supported amended park concept plans for Miller's Crossing and Coleman Central Parks and directed staff to tender (CARRIED)
• Directed Mayor to send letter of support for Better Homes Lanark program (CARRIED)
• Accepted advisory committee resignations: Bobbi-Dee Atterbury, Sandy Rennie, Tina McBrien (CARRIED)

CoW

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing several municipal reports including a net zero emissions study and park concept plans. Council is considering a by-law to expropriate approximately 98 acres for strategic requirements.

• Expropriation of an approximate 98-acre parcel of land at Southwell
• Amended park concept plans for Miller’s Crossing Park and Coleman Central Park
• Roadmap to Net Zero Emissions – Green House Gas Reduction Pathway Feasibility Study
• Support for the Better Homes Lanark Program
• 2023 4th Quarter Activity Report for Fire Department and Municipal Law Enforcement

Carleton Place Committee of the Whole approved a by-law to expropriate an approximate 98-acre parcel of land for future strategic requirements of the Town, with a delegate speaking in opposition. Council also supported amended park concept plans for Miller's Crossing and Coleman Central Parks and directed staff to tender the projects for completion as early as possible in 2024. Other items carried on consent included receiving the Roadmap to Net Zero Emissions feasibility study, directing a letter of support for the Better Homes Lanark program, and endorsing a resolution calling on the province to fund a Municipal Equipment Operator Course. The meeting included a closed session on negotiation matters, after which the CAO reported one item was received as information and staff direction was provided on another.

• Approved by-law to expropriate an approximate 98-acre parcel for future strategic requirements (carried)
• Supported amended park concept plans for Miller's Crossing and Coleman Central Parks; directed staff to tender for 2024 completion (carried, consent)
• Received Roadmap to Net Zero Emissions – GHG Reduction Pathway Feasibility Study final report (carried, consent)
• Directed Mayor to send letter of support for Better Homes Lanark program; if successful, pass Local Improvement Charge By-law before program launch (carried, consent)
• Endorsed resolution calling on Province of Ontario to commit to social and economic prosperity review with AMO (carried, consent)
• Endorsed resolution supporting Association of Ontario Road Supervisors' Municipal Equipment Operator Course and calling on province to fund it in 2024 (carried, consent)
• Accepted advisory committee resignations: Bobbi-Dee Atterbury and Sandy Rennie (Accessibility), Tina McBrien (Environmental) (carried, consent)
• Received Library Board Nov 15, 2023 and Environmental Advisory Committee Dec 4, 2023 minutes (carried)

Council Meeting

The Carleton Place Council will meet to review By-law No. 01-2024 regarding part lot control for various addresses on Hooper Street. The agenda also includes the approval of minutes from December 12, 2023, and a confirmatory by-law.

• By-law No. 01-2024 (Part Lot Control - 182, 184, 186, 188, 190, 192, 200, 202, 212, 214 and 222 Hooper Street)
• Approval of Council minutes from December 12, 2023
• By-law No. 02-2024 (Confirmation of Council Proceedings)

Council approved By-law No. 01-2024, a part lot control by-law covering 182, 184, 186, 188, 190, 192, 200, 202, 212, 214 and 222 Hooper Street, read three times and passed. Council also accepted the December 12, 2023 minutes, approved the agenda, and passed the confirmatory by-law for the January 30, 2024 meeting. No pecuniary or conflict of interest was disclosed. The meeting adjourned at 6:04 p.m.

• Approved By-law No. 01-2024 (Part Lot Control - 182, 184, 186, 188, 190, 192, 200, 202, 212, 214 and 222 Hooper Street), read three times and passed
• Accepted December 12, 2023 Council minutes as presented
• Approved the January 30, 2024 agenda as presented
• Passed By-law No. 02-2024 confirming Council proceedings for January 30, 2024
• Adjourned the meeting at 6:04 p.m.